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M118 JJU

1994 Volvo 800 Series

Red Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

210,251 mi
Last recorded210,251 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Volvo 800 Series136,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM118 JJU
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 210,251 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 210,249 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 205,769 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 200,600 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 191,983 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 183,476 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2006 178,000 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Nov 2006 178,000 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 171,372 miles

n/s/r tyre damaged sidewall

How Reliable is the Volvo 800 Series?

Based on 372,763 MOT tests across 41,605 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,405
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
41,605
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,209
constant velocity joint gaiter split 19,906
position lamp(s) not working 18,486
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 15,672
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,131
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M118 JJU is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series in Red with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1994 Volvo 800 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 136,744 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo 800 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M118 JJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 800 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Volvo 800 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M118 JJU registered?

M118 JJU is a 1994 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 16 November 1994.

Is M118 JJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M118 JJU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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